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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,952 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3003 books
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(234)
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(205)
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Early Readers
(39)
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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli
For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole at a new school, or anyone who has ever had their name mispron
Ages 4–8
Trouble in Timbuktu
Cristina Kessler
Twelve-year-old Ayisha defies ancient social traditions to race across Timbuktu and stop thieves from stealing a pricele
Ages 10–14
The Dragon of Lonely Island #3
The Champion of Lonely Island
Rebecca Rupp
For siblings who need to find common ground, this whimsical island adventure celebrates the power of stories to bridge g
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
The Theory of Everything
Kari Luna
Sophie Sophia embarks on a surreal trip to New York with a boy genius and a giant shaman panda to uncover the truth abou
Ages 12–17
The Dirt Diary #3
The Gossip File
Anna Staniszewski
While working at a Florida resort cafe, Rachel creates a cool alter ego to impress her older coworkers, only to get caug
Ages 9–12
Let's Pretend: Poems of Flight and Fancy
Natalie Bober
Classic and modern poets join forces in this collection that celebrates the heights of imagination and the magic of pret
Ages 5–11
Over the Ocean
Taro Gomi
Gaze out at the blue horizon and imagine all the wonderful, unknown things that might be waiting on the other side of th
Ages 3–6
The Devil and His Boy
Anthony Horowitz
On the run from a dangerous criminal, orphan Tom Falconer lands a role in a play for the Queen that plunges him into a d
Ages 9–13
Tales from the House of Bunnicula #2
Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6!
James Howe
For the child who loves the silly drama of old movies, this campy adventure turns familiar friends into unlikely heroes
Ages 8–12
Painters of the Caves
Patricia Lauber
The 1994 discovery of Stone Age rock paintings in a French cave reveals the incredible artistry and lives of prehistoric
Ages 8–12
In Translation: What It Really Means #2
The Star-Spangled Banner
Elizabeth Raum
The dramatic story behind the lyrics of America's national anthem comes to life alongside a version written in easy-to-u
Ages 6–9
Code Name Verity #3
Black Dove, White Raven
Elizabeth Wein
In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen
Ages 12–18
The Plain Janes #1
The Plain Janes
Cecil Castellucci
For the teen processing a scary event or feeling trapped in a boring new town. This story shows how creative expression
Ages 12–18
Up Close
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
For the reader grappling with the idea that heroes can be flawed. This biography explores the deep faith, addiction, and
Ages 10–15
The Red Thread
Roderick Townley
For the teen navigating a world that feels unpredictable or overwhelming, this mystical journey explores how our hidden
Ages 12–17
Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s
Ages 12–18
Ellsworth's Extraordinary Electric Ears and Other Amazing Alphabet Anecdotes
Valorie Fisher
For the child who loves to linger over details, these alliterative tales and elaborate dioramas turn the alphabet into a
Ages 4–8
Steamboat School
Deborah Hopkinson
James would rather be anywhere than his dark classroom, but he soon learns that a determined teacher can find an excitin
Ages 6–10
How to Catch a Clover Thief
Elise Parsley
For the child who gets a little too intense about protecting their toys or treasures, this silly forest mystery highligh
Ages 4–8
An A From Miss Keller
Patricia Polacco
For the child who feels discouraged by a tough teacher or struggles to find their creative voice, this story celebrates
Ages 5–10
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare
E. Nesbit
For the child curious about classic tales of kings, fairies, and magic but not quite ready for the original plays.
Ages 7–12
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein
For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po
Ages 6–12
The Complete History of Why I Hate Her
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Seventeen-year-old Nola flees to a Maine resort to escape being the girl whose sister has cancer, only to find her new b
Ages 13–18
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #2
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
